It is on the late side for us too; a compromise to allow those from further away make it in. The food will be ready earlier so we can sort of buffet it if need be.

Saw you added veggie meatballs to the list; if you have some you love that's great, but I actually have 2 bags of TJs veggie meatballs already.

So, Gris's for Friday night dinner, and Ethiopian place on Thompson Lane for Saturday. Should we meet there, or should we meet at the hotel?

Gris, what time should we begin to show up?

What time do people want to meet for dinner on Saturday?

Saw you added veggie meatballs to the list; if you have some you love that's great, but I actually have 2 bags of TJs veggie meatballs already.

Oh, those are good! That would be great. Though now I don't know what we can bring, since neither of us will get home in time to prepare anything. Is there anything else you think we'll need?

My friend C., whom I haven't seen since 2006!, and her husband may want to come to Ethiopian dinner with us. They love that restaurant! Okay with everyone?

Kate, do you think we need a reservation for this many people?

Ethiopian sounds great! Thanks, Gris for hosting dinner, That's wonderful. I'm really excited to see/meet everyone!

We could do the Parthenon Saturday afternoon if you'd be interested in that, Matt. It looks like it closes at 4:30, but it says it generally only takes about 40 minutes to go through. So if you were getting in around 3:00 we could maybe meet over there? What do people think?

What time will Saturday night dinner be? I really only have to drive about four hours that night, so if it wasn't too late, I could probably stick around.

Kate: salad, maybe? A couple of heads or bags of lettuce and some grape tomatoes, maybe, to throw together something simple. I can make dressing. If you can't get to the store today don't worry about it though.

We could do the Parthenon Saturday afternoon if you'd be interested in that, Matt. It looks like it closes at 4:30, but it says it generally only takes about 40 minutes to go through. So if you were getting in around 3:00 we could maybe meet over there? What do people think?

Sounds good to me Liese! Can we trade cell numbers in case I run into any driving delays?

We could do the Parthenon Saturday afternoon if you'd be interested in that, Matt. It looks like it closes at 4:30, but it says it generally only takes about 40 minutes to go through. So if you were getting in around 3:00 we could maybe meet over there? What do people think?

That sounds good to me too!

So excited this is all happening, so sad I can't be there. I want pictures!!